Surrey · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Pirbright
An experienced roof surveyor for thermal roof surveys in Pirbright. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ceilings that feel colder in places
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Gaps in loft insulation
Flying and imaging in Pirbright
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Knowl Hill School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Pirbright is about 3 miles south-west of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Pirbright, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes Pirbright and the places around it.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. We offer thermal roof surveys to properties on Cowbridge Meadow, Gibb's Acre and Church Lane. With the A324 close by, Pirbright is simple for us to get to for thermal roof surveys. If you’re just outside Pirbright, we cover Stanford Common (1 mile south), Worplesdon (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (3 miles south), Fairlands (3 miles south-east) and Normandy (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (10 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Pirbright
Around Pirbright, our work takes us to homes and buildings near White Hart pub, Pirbright Village Primary School and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College. The nearest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.3 miles north) and Brookwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Pirbright includes Brookwood Lye.
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pirbright
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. To book, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’ve noticed. For big commercial roofs, we quote on size and access. We are frequently asked to look into damp around chimneys and parapets and areas of a flat roof that may hold water, across flat roofs, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
Villages like Pirbright often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Pirbright (GU24)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Pirbright
Other services in Pirbright
What we are asked to look at in Pirbright
After a long-running leak, insulation under a flat roof can stay wet. Owners want to know how far it has spread before deciding what to do. Thermal images and moisture readings together can show the likely extent.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Thin or uneven insulation in the roof
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
Wanborough Manor, about 4.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pirbright. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Pirbright
Do you cover smaller places like Pirbright?
Yes. Pirbright is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Pirbright is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can thermal imaging show missing insulation?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pirbright
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof by roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
Water under felt or asphalt can stay hidden for years. Thermal imaging helps suggest where it is, when the conditions allow.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Water often gets in where roofs meet walls, parapets or valley gutters. Thermal imaging can help show damp patterns around them.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Pirbright, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- A full inspection and thermal imaging are carried out together.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
How we price thermal roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Keep the heating on as usual before a heat loss survey
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, giving you the chance to talk through the images and findings. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Early action keeps insulation from staying wet.